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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former University of Louisville basketball player Chris Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of rape and sodomy, days after being dismissed from the team. Jones, 23, appeared in Jefferson District Court before Judge Sheila Collins immediately after turning himself in to authorities. He was released to home incarceration. He did not speak during the brief hearing. His attorney, Scott Cox, said Jones is cooperating with the police investigation. "We believe this gentleman is innocent and he's been falsely accused, and he's going to be found not guilty," he said. The allegations involved two women, and the rape is said to have occurred...

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